excellent cadavers Flashcards
(19 cards)
What was the major consequence of Falcone’s investigation into the Mafia?
Witnesses started disappearing due to Mafia killings
An extermination campaign occurred with a murder every 3 days.
How many socialists and communists were murdered by the Mafia between 1945-1955?
43 socialists and communists
This was done to maintain the power of Christian democrats.
Who was Thomas Buscetta and what was significant about his testimony?
A Mafia informant from Brazil who named hundreds involved with the Mafia
His testimony significantly advanced the investigation.
What is Cosa Nostra?
A Mafia organization made up of families from various neighborhoods
Each family is named after its Palermo neighborhood.
Who controlled Cosa Nostra and how?
A commission of district leaders controlled Cosa Nostra
They sanctioned actions of families and approved killings.
What was the role of Michele Greco in 1980?
Head of the commission of Cosa Nostra
He oversaw the activities of several families.
What happened as the trial against the Mafia neared?
More people began to speak out against the Mafia
The state showed seriousness in persecuting the Mafia.
What was the location where prosecutors Falcone and Borsellino were taken for safety?
Asinara, known as Italy’s Alcatraz
They prepared the case away from potential assassination.
What was the outcome of the trial in December 1987?
344 defendants were found guilty with 19 life sentences
Appeals lasted for the next 4 years.
Who took over after Calbaneto retired?
Meli took over instead of Falcone
This change made Falcone fearful for his life.
What did anonymous letters from ‘the raven’ accuse Falcone of?
Foul play
This accusation added to the pressure on Falcone.
What was discovered under Falcone’s beach house?
A bomb
His security found it before anyone was hurt.
Who was Marco Turco in relation to the case?
Director & co-writer who orchestrated interviews and archival storytelling
His work contributed to the narrative of the investigation.
What was Giovanni Falcone’s role in the Maxi Trial?
Lead prosecutor
His assassination highlighted the crisis surrounding the trial.
Fill in the blank: Paolo Borsellino was killed shortly after Giovanni Falcone and was his _______.
colleague
What was the significance of Tommaso Buscetta’s testimony?
It was pivotal to the convictions in the trial
His insights helped validate the prosecution’s case.
What role did Letizia Battaglia play in the documentary?
Crime-scene photojournalist
Her images added emotional weight to the narrative.
When and who produced it
Marco Turco 2005
what time period is it based off of
1979-1992
